AIPA Launches World Pickleball Championship (WPC) in Mumbai with Indian Players Winning Medals Across Multiple Categories

The All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) proudly inaugurated the World Pickleball Championship (WPC) Series, an international sporting spectacle at the iconic Cricket Club of India (CCI) in Mumbai. Running from November 12 to 17, this landmark event, powered by the World Pickleball League (WPBL), brings over 55 international players from 16 countries to Indian soil, marking the championship's debut in India after successful legs in Vietnam and Bali.

Backed by ITC Bingo! as the title sponsor, the WPC Series is set to captivate fans with high-stakes competition and thrilling matchups. The event opened with impressive performances from Indian players, highlighting India’s emerging prowess in the sport. The World Pickleball Championship Series has kicked off with a stellar start, as Indian athletes secure top positions across multiple categories, displaying exceptional skill and determination. In the Boys' Under-14 Advanced Plus category, Neel Linge emerged victorious with a gold medal, closely followed by Aarisha Aga Choubey, who took silver. The Boys' Under-18 Advanced Plus category saw Ritam Chawla claim gold while Shourya Kukrecha earned silver, underscoring the impressive level of young talent in the tournament.

In the girls’ competitions, Anushka Chhabra secured gold in the Under-14 Advanced Plus category, with Jahnavi Iyer winning silver. In the Under-18 girls' category, Agnimitra Bhavatosh Bhattacharya achieved the top spot, earning gold, and Naomi Amalsadiwala followed closely with silver.

Among the men’s singles competitors, Rohit Patil claimed gold in the 19+ Advanced category, with Christian Josua Luna taking home silver. In the Men’s Singles Advanced Plus 35+ category, Manickavasagam Sethu emerged with gold, while Aditya Doshi captured silver. The 50+ Men’s Advanced category was dominated by Gordon Watson, who won gold, and Ajay Kumar, who took silver.

The doubles matches also featured thrilling performances. Aaradhya Satpute and Neel Linge claimed the top prize in the Junior Mixed Doubles Under-14 Advanced Plus category, with Shravan Wankhade and Shivannya Pardeshi securing silver. Arjun Singh and Naomi Amalsadiwala won gold in the Junior Mixed Doubles Under-18 Advanced category, showcasing their strong partnership and competitive spirit.